Athens Airport Sees Passenger Demand Pick Up in August

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Photo source: AIA Passenger traffic at Athens International Airport (AIA) in August was relatively satisfactory but still affected by the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic crisis and its impact on air travel, according to recently released data. During the peak summer month of August, Athens Airport handled 2,110,033 passengers compared to 1,203,521 last year, an increase of

Greece’s Covid-19 Rules for Domestic Travel to Change for the Unvaccinated

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Greece Keeps Covid-19 Rules for Domestic Island Flights in Place

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The Greek authorities on Saturday issued an aviation directive (NOTAM) that extends the rules for passengers traveling on domestic flights between the mainland and the Greek islands. The directive, issued by the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA), extends the travel rules until September 13 at 6am and is part of the Greek government’s efforts to […]

Greece Stays Open to American Travelers Despite EU Recommendation

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Greece is among the European countries that have not followed an EU recommendation to curb nonessential travel for visitors from the United States and has kept its borders open for American tourists. The European Council on August 30 removed a total of six countries and territories, including the US, from the list of safe third […]

Greece Adds Chinese Taipei to ‘Safe List’, Extends Covid-19 Travel Rules for Int’l Flights

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Photo: Shutterstock The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) on Friday said Greece is opening its gates to travelers from Chinese Taipei. According to a revised aviation directive (NOTAM) of the HCAA, Chinese Taipei was added to the “safe list” of non-EU countries and territories whose residents are eligible to enter Greece – provided they have […]

Covid-19: Curfew, Music Ban Imposed on Three Areas in Greece

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Ikaria Port from a distance. Greek authorities have announced emergency restrictions for the regional units of Achaia and Ilia in the Peloponnese, as well for the Ikaria Municipality, in efforts to limit the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. Restrictions include: – A five-hour overnight curfew from 1am to 6am (movement is allowed only for work and

Celestyal Sells its ‘Experience’ Cruise Ship

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Celestyal Cruises has sold its “Experience” cruise ship due to the market conditions resulting from the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the cruise line said in an announcement on Friday. “Celestyal Cruises has reviewed its forward-looking capacity requirements. After careful thought and consideration, the company has sold the Experience and will continue to operate with the

Athens’ Kolonos Festival Line-up Announced

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Photo source: @Opanda.gr The Kolonos Festival 2021, a cultural event taking place annually at the open-air theater of Kolonos in the Greek capital, will open its doors on September 6 to host a number of concerts and theater performances featuring popular Greek artists. “Culture means solidarity and the city’s popular festival aims to entertain Athens’ residents […]

Greek Tourism Shows Recovery but Dangers Still Lurk, Says Report

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Greek tourism recovered significantly in the summer of 2021 but risks still remain, such the worsening of the Covid-19 epidemiological data and the future negative effects of the recent wildfires, according to Alpha Bank. In a recent economic bulletin, the bank’s analysts referred to positive data on this summer’s international arrivals and receipts, hotel occupancy, […]

Covid-19: 70% of EU Adult Population Fully Vaccinated

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Photo source: European Commission The EU has reached a crucial milestone with 70 percent of the adult population now fully vaccinated against the coronavirus (Covid-19), the European Commission said on Tuesday. In total, by August 31, over 256 million adults in the EU had received a full vaccine course. Commenting on the news, Commission President […]